COLOSSAL WORDS FOR KIDS
75 vocabulary-boosting words defined in rhyme to stick in the mind!
HARRIED
Harry is late
He’s off to get married Harry is hurried
And worried He’s HARRIED!
The first thing we did on reviewing this colourful book is check we knew the words! This lively, humorous book introduces 7-12 year olds to truly colossal words. The clever thing is its written in rhyme. So no ordinary definitions instead they are poems! This helps children remember and enjoy learning new words, plus (even more importantly) their meaning. This way of learning is entertain and education, children can then use these words. Who wants to say second to last, when you could say penultimate!
Illustrated by award-winning Tor Freeman – the vibrant images are packed with funny detail, adding visual clarity to each definition. Tor Freeman is a London-based illustrator. In 2012 she was awarded the Sendak Fellowship. In 2017 she won the Guardian Graphic Short Story Prize. Her books include the Digby Dog and Olive series.
The pages are peppered with relevant quotes and curious notes, gently introducing the likes of Walt Whitman, Dickens and Booker T Washington.
‘Clever, engaging, educational and fun’ Craig Smith, creator of The Wonky Donkey
What makes this SO brilliant in helping children learn new words?
Effective: When a word’s defined in rhyme, the meaning is clear and it sticks in the mind
Visual clarity: witty illustrations reinforce meanings
Promotes active learning: The meanings aren’t just told to you, instead they each unfold, revealing themselves in surprising ways.
A bit irresistible: kids won’t need persuading to read these
Written to speak aloud: Which in turn, boosts memory.
A ready to use collection: Read a rhyme once and you’re ready to use the word.
About Colette Hiller: Colette is an arts producer and children’s writer. Her city wide cultural projects (like London Street Pianos and Talking Statues) have been produced across the world. Her children’s LP Applehead has sold over 50,000 copies.
Her first book, The B on your Thumb (Quarto) was critically received with good sales on both sides of the Atlantic.
09 May 2024 | 7-12 | 64pp PB | £9.99 | 9780711278738 Ebook: 9780711278738
Colette Hiller | Tor Freeman
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